Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Saudi Arabia strikes, Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss tensions
Iran rejects US proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz • Tanker struck by drone off coast of Oman • Syria-Saudi Aramco sign deal financing oil imports
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'Worst is yet to come:' Houthis claim responsibility for strikes on Saudi airports
FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights
UK Maritime confirms tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman's Sohar port
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers have discussed regional tensions, Saudi state news says
The two diplomats discussed escalating tensions in the region in their first publicly reported contact since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes against Saudi Arabia.
Syria issues first letter of credit for Saudi Aramco petroleum deal
The bank said the transaction opened a channel for financing oil imports and settling payments through the formal banking system. Saudi Arabia also signed three energy MOUs with Gulf states.
'Insufficent': Iranian regime rejects US response to conditions set to reopen Strait of Hormuz
"We presented seven conditions to the Americans and clearly stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened to them, and no negotiations would take place," said Iran's security chief Rezaee.
Saudi Arabia expected to ramp up strikes on Houthis after deadly Riyadh airport attack, experts say
“My sense is that they’re not going to buckle. They’re not going to just capitulate to the Houthis because of this,” Bernard Haykel explained to The Post.
Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12
An unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh airport, sparking a fire, a day after an attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
Netanyahu's government is stalling Trump's Gaza plan, US general warns
US Security Coordinator Lt.-Gen. Sean M. Salene also warned that the threat of Hamas itself is much broader than its immediate forces on the ground confronting Israel.
Lebanon seizes Hezbollah-linked explosives, sparking fears of new political assassination wave
Lebanese forces seized 500 kg. of explosives allegedly linked to Hezbollah, sparking fears of political assassinations and renewed calls to disarm the group.
Hamas backing Palestinian election delay to rebuild support, fuel attacks on Abbas, expert says
Hamas could use the election delay to rebuild political legitimacy and retain influence in Gaza through an allied PLC list, Prof. Kobi Michael told The Jerusalem Post.
Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria leading options for Abraham Accords expansion, CSA report assesses
CSA released its “Abraham Accords Expansion Opportunities: Middle East Analysis” report on October 8, assessing nine Muslim-majority countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
Tensions flare in Syria's Hasaka as Arab protesters target Kurdish symbols
The US is urging all sides to refrain from violence and resolve their differences through dialogue. The State Department made the comments in response to questions from Rudaw.
